17 May 2010

Today, 17 May 2010, we ventured to Westminster Abbey, and the Winston Churchill War Museum. On the way, we witnessed a practice of the guards for the Queen's birthday celebration. We only got a glimpse because there were masses of people in the area but we saw some of the practice of what will actually take place in the future when it is the Queen's birthday. Anywho's, we walked a little further over to the Winston Churchill Museum, and walked through the War Rooms. It was fantastic! Truly a sight to behold. All the rooms that were used, were in the same exact condition they were when they were closed after World War II. Sadly, while in the museum part we could not take pictures but walking through the War Rooms we could. Since there was limited time we couldnt walk through it all but it was truly a wonderful experience. Then followed a short lunch, and the very short walk over to Westminster Abbey. The scale of the building is huge. It was actually deceiving as to how large it actually was since you can only see a portion from a distance. Walking into the Abbey was phenomenal. The architecture was on a massive scale and so intricate. However, we were not allowed to take pictures in the Abbey at all but just walking amongst past kings, queens, and important people who helped to shape England was a wonderful experience. It was remain forever in my mind as a wonderful place. Today was one of the best days so far!

Until tomorrow, we will see what is in store.....